A grand stage is set for the thrilling Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and all eyes are on two of cricket’s most iconic batsmen, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith. As the match begins in Perth on November 22, the pressure is mounting on both struggling batsmen.
Virat Kohli has been completely off track in the whites this year, averaging just 22.72 in six Tests in 2024. His disappointing performance in India’s shocking whitewash at the hands of New Zealand at home left fans and pundits wondering if it was his time at the top. It’s getting out.
Ricky Ponting proved the doubters wrong by supporting Virat Kohli and Steve Smith in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
On the other hand, Steve Smith is hoping to silence his critics with his performance in the upcoming five-match Test series against India, which has been in turmoil over the past year. The 35-year-old returns to his familiar number four spot after a forgettable opening match.
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Back in the middle order, Steve Smith is determined to cement his reputation as one of the best batsmen in the game, while Virat Kohli also has a great record on Australian soil and is keen to extend his dominance in Australia again in the upcoming Border. -Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
It will be interesting to see the mindset of Kohli and Smith: Ricky Ponting
Ahead of the Perth Test, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said there is plenty of time for both Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to rediscover their form and leave their mark on the historic Test series. Ricky Ponting believes that both Kohli and Smith have the ability to change their fortunes and restore dominance in Test cricket.
The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Ricky Ponting as saying: “Smith and Kohli have enough good people around them to get things back on track pretty quickly. It will be interesting to see the mindset of Kohli and Smith this summer. I still think they have plenty of time to do their best.
“Actually, it will be Smudge’s time. He came out on top after that experiment. He’s back in his more comfortable position, number four. For the record, I don’t think he should have moved. It should have been the opener. He was on that stage.” “A person.”
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Ricky Ponting says Kohli and Smith are as talented as Joe Root.
Legendary batsman Ricky Ponting also cited the example of England’s Joe Root, who found a resurgence late in his career to argue that both Steve Smith and Virat Kohli have the potential to shock the cricket world once again.
Ponting concluded by saying: “Joe Root is a great example of someone his age who found a way to play better late in his career than he did early in his career. These two are every bit as talented as Root and had a better record before the last few years. So they have everything. Kohli has performed well here in the past and can turn things around this time too.”
